Tapas, tapas, tapas! Everywhere you look you’ll find tapas bars in Barcelona, and it’s essential to visit a few while you are in the city. Yet a simple search on Google won’t help you too much in trying to choose a fresh and authentic tapas bar as there are just too many to choose from. So, we’ve come up with a short guide to the 20 best tapas bars in Barcelona, found in every corner of the city, ranging from traditional to unique fusions, cheap to gourmet. It can be ordered in cheap bars, high-quality establishments, and luxurious restaurants. We’ve even included some top tapas joints where you can try these tasty, bite-sized snacks for free!
Cheap bars (€)
1 Ziryab offers a unique fusion of Catalan and Arabian tapas, from creamy spinach dips to Serrano halloumi sticks. International wines, shisha pipes and live acoustic music make sure that you have a great evening.
Location: Carrer de Grunyí 5, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona
Location: Carrer de Santa Anna, 11, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona
3 La Bodegueta serves amazing wines along with traditional tapas like olives, tortillas de patatas, sausages, and cheese. This place has a heavy student crowd mixed in with locals, so it’s a great place to meet people and practice your Spanish or Catalan over some delicious food. As some reviews said: the staff are very kind yet professional, and the food is amazing!
Location: Rambla de Catalunya 100, Eixample, 08008 Barcelona
4 El Xampanyet gets very crowded with the locals in the evening due to its delicious tapas and exceptional champagne and cava. Located near the Picasso Museum, the best seller in this Barcelona tapas bar is the canned seafood. Yum!Location: Carrer de Montcada 22, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona 5 Quimet & Quimet is a bar where you can find delicious tapas, such as salmon with yoghurt and shrimps with caviar. The walls are lined with wine bottles from around the world and there is an unparalleled beer selection, so this is the perfect tapas bar for those wanting to explore a wide range of unique drinks.
Location: Carrer del Poeta Cabanyes 25, Sants-Montjuïc, 08004 Barcelona 6 El Quim de la Boqueria is located inside the famous La Boqueria market, which relieves some of the pressure of trying to navigate the market. You can grab a stool and enjoy your surroundings while the chef whips up the most beloved Catalan tapas. The reviews are extremely good for this tapas restaurant, so it is definitely worth visiting!
Location: Mercado de La Boqueria, La Rambla 91, 08001 Barcelona 7 Sagradas Tapas is near the Sagrada Familia and is a restaurant where you can eat tapas. They have a great variety of tapas, all at a great price. This is an excellent option for those craving something savoury after visiting Gaudí’s masterpiece.
Location: Av. de Gaudí, 48, L’Eixample, 08025 Barcelona
High-quality places (€€)
8 Bodega Biarritz 1881 Tapas bar is a tapas place in the Gothic neighbourhood. They have high-quality tapas for a very reasonable price! The staff are friendly and are also able to speak English. This tapas bar is also a great place if you have any allergies / intolerances. If you’re not sure what to choose, they even have a surprise menu!
Location: Carrer Nou de Sant Francesc, 7, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona
Location: Carrer de Muntaner 72, L’Eixample, 08011 Barcelona 10 Bodega Oliva is another hot spot for both locals and tourists, serving delicous tapas and even a ‘surprise’ menu! Sit back and relax with a glass of wine, while you’re waiting for sausages with bravas and meatballs in vermouth!
Location: Carrer del Vidre, 8, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona 11 La Gastronómica Platillos has only good reviews to their name, and they totally deserve it! With their excellent and kind service, delectable tapas, and fine wines, it’s a spot not to be missed and guarantees a truly delicious dinner.
Location: Carrer de Calàbria, 118, L’Eixample, 08015 Barcelona
12 Güell Tapes Restaurant is the best place to enjoy your sangria with a delicious array of tapas. From olives and eggs to bacon and salmon, this place has something great to offer for everyone! If you’re not feeling tapas today, you can also opt for pasta, a salad, or paella.
Location: Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 20, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona
Location: Carrer del Consell de Cent, 333, L’Eixample, 08007 Barcelona
Fine dining (€€€)
14 Are you looking forward to eating tapas, but also want to enjoy the weather and have a great view over Barcelona? Then we suggest you have a delicious dinner at La Terraza del Claris, the restaurant which is part of the Claris Hotel. Here, you can enjoy fine wine whilst your caviar and oysters are being served. Location: Pau Claris 150, 08009 Barcelona Spain
Location: Carrer del Regomir, 16, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona 16 For seafoodlovers Passadís del Pep is the perfect option. At this fine dining establishment, the chef chooses what dishes will be served, and then you choose yourself how many dishes you would like. The perfect place for those who want to try something new!
Location: Pla de Palau, 2, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona 17 Mont Bar is another excellent restaurant which goes all out with their recipes. The menu offers 25 items which you can either order separately, or collectively as a whole to create an incredible tasting menu.
Location: Carrer de la Diputació, 220, L’Eixample, 08011 Barcelona 18 Cal Pep is located in El Born neighbourhood and is very popular among both tourists and locals. When sat at the bar, you can even watch the chef prepare the delicious tapas right in front of you! A highly recommended dish is the potato omelette.
Location: Plaça de les Olles, 8, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona
Location: Carrer del Rosselló, 255, L’Eixample, 08008 Barcelona
This guide lists the top tapas spots in Barcelona and provides detailed directions to each one. Say goodbye to navigating the city’s streets and focus on enjoying the delicious food and vibrant atmosphere. Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a first-time visitor, this guide ensures you never miss out on the best tapas in Barcelona. Sit back, relax, and let this guide lead you to culinary bliss in the Catalan Capital!
